Project context
A published WordPress project supported by the PathToProject case and retained delivery records.
WordPress modernization case study
From 55+ independent websites to one governed WordPress platform.
PathToProject consolidated more than 55 websites into a centralized WordPress multisite designed for reusable delivery, clearer governance and ongoing modernization across a complex multi-location business.
Project at a glance
Business context
Automotive services, multiple brands and locations, and a large website portfolio.
Best-fit routes
Technical Audit, Govern Decision Roadmap, multisite, page builders, infrastructure, Security Audit, Delivery and continuous improvement.
The challenge
SunAuto needed a WordPress foundation that could support long-term growth without repeating the same content, integration and engineering work across a fragmented website estate. Day-to-day delivery had to continue while the platform became easier to govern, extend and operate.
What changed
Centralized WordPress Multisite
More than 55 websites moved into one governed WordPress platform with domain mapping and centralized administration.
Reusable platform architecture
Twig templates and Advanced Custom Fields components reduced repeated implementation across brands and locations.
Shared business content
Locations, services, coupons, brands and other recurring information became centrally managed content models.
Versioned platform change
Content, configuration and integration updates became reviewable, repeatable and safer to release.
Standardized delivery
Development, validation, deployment, cache invalidation and health-check workflows were brought into one operating model.
Integrated operations
Location data, forms, email delivery, tracking and tire-service integrations were handled through the governed platform.
Builder transition
Most source websites used WordPress across varied builder setups. Those sites were stabilized during transition while reusable content and patterns moved into the centralized platform.
Post-release security review
After the first release on new Amazon Web Services infrastructure, the WordPress platform and environment controls received a security audit and remediation review before the new baseline was accepted.
Assessment and decision sequence
A portfolio-level assessment mapped fragmentation, shared-content opportunities, integration risk, performance constraints, builder dependencies, infrastructure requirements and release controls. The decision sequence then moved the estate toward a centralized multisite, reusable content and components, phased rollout governance and continued improvement.
What was preserved
Modernization retained the business distinctions required by individual brands and locations while moving shared architecture and repeatable behavior into a centrally governed platform.
Published results
These are published project-specific results, not universal promises for every WordPress estate.
Portfolio consolidation
The published PathToProject case reports more than 55 websites consolidated into the centralized WordPress multisite.
Performance movement
The published case reports Lighthouse scores improving from approximately 40–60 to 80–90+ on relevant pages.
Ongoing foundation
The retained delivery history shows the platform continuing through integrations, performance work, content lifecycle improvements and release governance.
A recommendation connected to this engagement
Amy Sacchetta worked with Oleksiy on the SunAuto engagement.
Amy Sacchetta
Lead User Experience / User Interface Designer
On large-scale projects requiring close collaboration, attention to detail, and efficient execution, he consistently went above and beyond to ensure the final outcome exceeded expectations.
LinkedIn recommendation, used with permission (opens in a new tab)
What this project demonstrates
The engagement delivered a centralized WordPress Multisite platform with reusable architecture, standardized workflows and ongoing improvement across more than 55 independent sites.
Frequently asked questions
Was SunAuto a direct WordPress engagement?
Yes. The engagement delivered a centralized WordPress Multisite platform with reusable WordPress architecture, integrations, delivery controls and ongoing improvement.
Which WordPress modernization routes does this case support?
It is most relevant to multisite modernization, portfolio governance, infrastructure modernization, Delivery and continuous improvement.